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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,974 and 820,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,974 and 820,524 is: 1,785,957.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,974 : 820,524 = 820,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,974/820,524 = 820,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,974x = 820,524 × 820,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,974x = 673,259,634,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,259,634,576/376,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785,957.74

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